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Ahead of next year election,  Rivers State new Commissioner of Police Okon Effiong has advised residents of the state to be of good conduct before during and after the election. CP Effiong in a maiden briefing at the Command's headquarters urged youths to desist from thuggery during election as the command will not take it lightly with any group of persons that will disturb the relatively peace enjoyed in the state. The Commissioner who informed that the command will take proactive measure in tackling insecurity enjoined criminals to turn new live or leave the state. The new CP who stated that Human Rights abuse will not be tolerated under his watch , called on residents to report any form of abuse by any officer under the command. Commissioner Effiong urges all residents in the state to remain confident and trust in the ability of the police to dutifully discharge it's constitutional mandate of ensuring public peace and security. He also pledges to be discreet and professional

  *PRESS REMARKS BY GOVERNOR GODWIN EMEFIELE ON ISSUANCE OF NEW NAIRA BANKNOTES* Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome  to this special press briefing of the Bank. We have called  this gathering to inform relevant stakeholders and the  general public of persisting concerns we are facing with  the management of our current series of banknotes, and  currency in circulation, particularly those outside the  banking system in Nigeria.  As you all may be aware, currency management is a  key function of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as enshrined  in Section 2 (b) of the CBN Act 2007. Indeed, the integrity  of a local legal tender, the efficiency of its supply, as well  as its efficacy in the conduct of monetary policy are some  of the hallmarks of a great Central Bank. In recent times, however, currency management has  faced several daunting challenges that have continued to  grow in scale and sophistication with attendant and  unintended consequences for the integrity of both the C

  Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified all the Primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State over unlawful exclusion of some members of the party as delegates in the primaries. One Mr George Orlu and four others had approached the court requesting that the primaries of APC in state be nullified following their alleged exclusion as delegates in the process. Justice E .A.Obile in his judgment agreed with the plaintiffs that they were wrongly excluded in the election of delegates to participate in the party primaries. Our correspondent  reports that Justice Obile therefore ruled that all those elected from the primary are nullified and should not be recognized as candidates.

  Members of Diobu Vigilance group at Mile three Diobu PortHarcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State have arrested a suspected Criminal  Godspower Friday thirty two year old in the early hours of today in possession of locally made pistol,machete and facemask. Assistant Secretary of Diobu Vigilante who is also the Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu-Oroworukwo Comrade Godstime Ihunwo,  in an interview with Journalists said the suspect who hail from Bayelsa state but resides behind St.Thomas spear parts dealer mechanic garage in Diobu was arrested by the vigilante men while on patrol along IKwerre road with a locally made pistol, Machete,two button phones and a facemask . Comrade Ihunwo believed items recovered were used by the suspect to carry out  criminal activities in the area. He added that the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation. When contacted,the spokesperson  Rivers State Police command SP Grace Iringe- Koko who confirmed the incident sai

  A total of 27 tow trucks,83 motor bikes,800 patrol vehicles,100 Ambulances and thousands of reflective jackets are among other safety gadgets deployed by the Federal Road Safety Corps across its commands for the ember months.   Zonal Commanding Officer zone six headquarters Assistant Corps Marshal Jonathan Owoade stated this at the flag off campaign of FRSC Rivers State sector command in Port Harcourt. FRSC Assistant Corps Marshal, ACM Jonathan Owoade in charge of Zone six explained that in order to ensure a smooth ember month, relevant stakeholders will be engaged through impactful public education programs.   ACM Owoade who frowned at the attitude of some drivers on the road said strict enforcement of critical offences such as overloading, speeding, use of expired tyres, use of phone while driving and driving against traffic will be intensified.   The Zonal Commander stated that FRSC is committed to creating a safer motoring environment to all road users by reducing the number of c

  Gunmen suspected to be cultists early hours of today shot dead two members of disbanded OSPAC near a town hall in Ompova clan in Emohua local government of Rivers State.   We gathered that the gunmen suspected to be members of Iceland cult group numbering about eight had laid ambush for the members of disbanded OSPAC along a narrow path to the town hall.   Community sources revealed that the unsuspecting members of the disbanded OSPAC were shot severally the moment they were sighted by the gunmen which resulted to their death.   A resident of the community who pleaded anonymity told our Correspondent that the shooting generated tension in the area as residents remained in-door for fear of being caught by stray bullets.   Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command SP Grace Iringe- Koko who confirmed the incident, said efforts are on to arrest the suspects.  

  he deplorable condition of the Eleme/Onne road has continued to generate reactions amongst stakeholders in the Marine Sector.  General Manager (Operations), Prestige Associates Limited, Eleme, Rivers State Mr. Chinedu Ikenga during a courtesy visit and presentation of Award by members of Business and Maritime  Writers Association of Nigeria (BUMWAN)appealed to the Federal Government to improve on the road network in Nigeria especially roads in the south and eastern parts of the country  Mr Ikenga noted that the bad condition of Onne Port  road is disrupting the smooth running of businesses in the area calling on the federal government to consider the plight of Nigerians who make use of the East West road.  He pointed that before now a container going from Onne Port to Aba in Abia State would not take more than one hour, but now takes up to five hours as it has to go through Owerri in Imo State before reaching its final destination. He stated that it consumes both time and money as th

   All Progressives Congress ,APC; in Rivers State has urged the various levels of Government to declare an environmental emergency in the Orashi region comprising Abua/Odual, Ahoada-West, Ahoada-East and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas.  Rivers State APC Spokesperson Darlington Nwauju in a statement said the state should act as first-line responders to a state-level natural emergency such as the flood witnessed now in the Orashi region. The Statement condemned the unempathetic posture of the Rivers State House of Assembly, as acclaimed representatives of the people, the House should have visited impacted sites to gain first hand knowledge of the level of emergency inorder to recommend most appropriate measures to be deployed by the affected local government councils and the state government.  According to the statement, the magnitude of disaster that has sacked communities in the Orashi region of Rivers State, the party owe Rivers people the obligation of demanding from our S

  It is no longer  news that the  flood ravaging the state has displaced  most communities with their livelihoods and homes destroyed.  Against this backdrop, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ,NAWOJ;Rivers State Chapter has called on Government at all levels including good spirited individuals to come to the aid of the victims. In a statement signed by the Chairperson Susan Serekara-Nwikhana and the Secretary Ngozi Anosike , NAWOJ expressed worry that women are the worst hit,  noting that all communities mostly located along the oak banks of Orashi River and its tributaries, located in Abua/Odual, Ahoada-East, Ahoada-West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas of the State are on the verge of being submerged.  It stressed the need to put in place  measures to avert the situation saying  that in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area alone, over 20 communities have been submerged by the flood, with bridges, farms and schools covered by water. NAWOJ regretted that the

  Report says a Hilux van and one Sienna fall in to Akpajo river in Eleme local government Area of Rivers State  Eyewitnesses said rescue attempts are ongoing to pull out the van and the Siena car .  The eyewitnesses explained that the trailer loaded with a 40ft container fell on top of Aleto Bridge after knocking a Toyota Sienna mini van and Toyota Hilux off the bridge into the river. They stated that four persons were feared dead with only one surviving.  The Rivers State Police Command is yet to confirm the number of casualties.

  A member of Local Vigilante group (OSPAC ) in Omoku,Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State identified as Bobo allegedly shot himself while attempting to shoot one Mr Chukwuladi Akio, a Manager of a brothel at Omoku over a commercial sex worker. In an interview with our Correspondent, Mr  Akio narrated what transparent that led to the unfortunate incident. "the OSPAC guy came to my hotel .He sat down with one of my girl at the door and the gun was facing the girl .I only called the girl that she should stand up from the front of the gun either you go inside your room or you people come outside .If you people have discussion you people should sit down outside and discuss which the girl did'' he explained . Speaking further, Mr. Akio said the local vigilante Personnel wanted to start a quarrel which he ignores. "The guy asked me if I am crazy.I told him,I only gave the girl instruction to stand up infront of your gun.Only for me to move,I did not know

   Obolo Women Converge celebrates this year International Day of the Girl Child.  President Obolo Women Converge Dr. Rhoda Nwalozie in a statement says this year's celebration marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl with the theme “Our time is now – our Right, our Future”. According to the statement ,in the last 10 years, there has been increased attention on issues that matter to girls amongst governments, policymakers and the general public, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage.  Dr. Nwalozie explained that girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges to their education,physical and mental wellness, and the protections needed for a life without violence.  She said Girls with disabilities face additional barriers to accessing support and services. COVID-19 has worsened existing burdens on girls around the world and worn away important gains made over the last decade.  "The world's 600

   As Girls around the world continue to face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter has called for an intentional investment in the education of girls. The association in a statement issued to commemorate this year's International Day of the Girl Child noted that education of girls will eliminate all forms of predicaments faced by girls in our society. Describing those predicaments as tragic, it regretted that girls with disabilities face additional barriers to accessing support, opportunities and services, stressing that Nigerian girls are resourceful, creative, and resilient.  NAWOJ noted that adolescent girls have shown that given the skills and the opportunities, they can be the changemakers driving progress in the society while building stronger support for all, including women, boys and men.  The association also maintained that girls are now and keen for lead

  Rivers State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ; has appealed to the Governorship Candidate of Accord, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs to partner the Association to assist the girl child achieve her aims and assume her place in the society.  NAWOJ Chairperson in the state Mrs. Susan Serekara-Nwikhana who led members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the candidate in PortHarcourt, informed Chief Lulu-Briggs of her wish for the girl child in Rivers State. Mrs. Serekara-Nwikhana who acknowledged the role of Chief Lulu-Briggs in helping the less privileged in the society across the states, said the place of the girl child in the society can not be over emphasized hence the need to support her to conquer her world. The Chairperson also thank the Candidate for picking some NAWOJians to work in his campaign team which shows that he has love and respect for women. In his response, Governorship Candidate Accord, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs thanked the women for the visit

  President Obolo Youth Coalition Condemns Attack On RSTV Staff By A Prophe t  Reactions have continued to thrill the alleged torture of a staff of Rivers State Television, RSTV, Mr.Glorious Abel Unente, who was beaten by security agents working for a man of God with a new generation church in PortHarcourt.  President General of Obolo Youth Coalition world-wide Comrade Mkpon Ijonama in an interview with our Correspondent described the act as barbaric, primitive and unreligious . Comrade Ijonama wondered why a  supposed man of God by name Miracle who is General Overseer Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministry will descend so low to inflict grievous injury on a follow Human. " Im short of word to express what my eyes saw when I visited my innocent younger brother at the hospital on how a suppose self acclaimed prophet unlawfully took unwarranted laws into his hand by forcing himself through the antics of lies as a Prophet that he is on RSTV Acting Manager errant to pick up an ite

  Rivers State Government has withdrew  criminal charges against the Former Governor, Rotimi Amaechi , Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tonye Cole and five others. When the case resumed for ruling , counsel to Rivers State government informed the court of the resolve to withdraw the suit. The Defense Counsels told the court that withdrawing the suit at this point was an abuse of court process and asked the court to dismiss the criminal charges if the suit must be withdrew against the defendants . Trial Judge Justice Okobule Gbasam in his ruling instead of dismissing the charges, struck out the charges. The Judge, ruled that the plaintiff has right to discontinued with the matter and thereby, struck out the charges against the defendants Speaking to Newsmen outside the courtroom, one of the Counsels to defendants, Achi Wobodo while explaining what transpired in court, said they demanded that the court should dismiss the charges instead of striking out.  Rive

   Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike is to sign the instrument on cancellation of the recognition of Sir Celestine Omehia as a former governor of the State. The cancellation of the recognition is sequence to the resolution of the Rivers State House of Assembly adopted today to  derecognise Sir Celestine Omehia as a former governor of the State. According to a statement by Special Assistant Media to the Rivers State Governor Kelvin Ebiri , the signing will take place in Government House, Port Harcourt  tomorrow  by 12 noon.  

  The Rivers state House of Assembly has passed a motion de-recognising Sir Celestine Omehia as a former governor of Rivers State. The House, which had in the early days of Governor Nyesom Wike resolved to recognize, Omehia as a former Governor, rescinded its earlier resolution, during plenary on Thursday, 6 October, 2022. The House also resolved that Omehia  seizes to be addressed as ‘His Excellency’ henceforth. The Rivers State House of Assembly equally resolved that Sir Omehia should refund all monetary entitlements he has so far received from the Rivers State Government as of September 2022, including the sum of 600 million in benefits and 96.5 million in pension within seven days.

  The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State have faulted the employment list released recently by the authority of Rivers State University, RSU; that went viral on social media with a section of the State been beneficiaries.  State Acting Publicity Secretary of the party Mr Darlington Nwauju condemned the list which he said was dominated by people from Obio Akpor local government Area . Mr. Nwauju in an interview with Radio Nigeria in PortHarcourt said the state is made up of twenty three local government Areas and wondered why only those from Obio Akpor should be beneficiaries of the employment. APC Spokesperson in the state stated that the employment at RSU clearly negates the provisions and spirit of the 1999 Constitution , Chapter 2 Section 14 subsection 4 under the Directive Principles of State Policy, which talks about promoting a sense of belongingness that is an important ingredient for cohesion within the state, which he said has been breached. Mr. Nwauju called on Governo

  The Omoni's  family of Mgbu-elia Rundele of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, in conjunction with the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Command, wish to announce the burial arrangements of our Son, father, brother, and colleague, Late SP Nnamdi N. Omoni, who was until his death the  Divisional Police Officer(DPO) of  Elimgbu Police Station and the immediate past Police  Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), Rivers State Police Command.  His Sudden, & painful death occurred on Tuesday 30th of August 2022 after a brief illness. He was aged 58 yrs. Burial Arrangements are as follow:- 1)  Tuesday 25th of October 2022- Night of tributes: Venue: Police Officers Mess, Old GRA, Port- Harcourt, Time 4pm. (2)  Friday 28th of October 2022: Service of Songs at St. John's Anglican Church Ndele District. Time 3pm - 5.30pm. (3) Saturday 29th October 2022  (a) 7am Body leaves Ash mortuary Port- Harcourt  to Rundele Community (b) 8.45am to 9. 45am Body lies in state and  receive

  ...Wishes Nigerians Happy 62nd Anniversary  As Nigeria celebrates 62nd anniversary, the Nigeria Association of Women  Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter has called on politicians and security agencies to protect  female politicians and female journalists in the state.  The Association in a statement issued to commemorate Nigeria's 62nd Independence Anniversary  noted that campaigns should be used for political parties to sell their candidates and not to harass  and intimidate others, especially female politicians.  Calling for a level  playing ground  for all candidates, the association maintained that campaigns should be issue-based, rather  than gender based and commended the recent increased participation of women in politics. The association further recalled that one of the female politicians of a certain political party has been lamenting of being harassed since she was unveiled as a running mate of her party and queried why women are not being encouraged to participa